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These Words

Natasha Bedingfield

KeyF major
Tempo97 BPM
Duration3:35

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is These Words by Natasha Bedingfield in?

This transcription starts in F major.

What tempo is These Words?

The estimated tempo is 97 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

What are the main chord progressions in These Words?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Dm → F → B♭ → F (17 occurrences); F → B♭ → F → C (15 occurrences); F → C → Dm → F (12 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in These Words?

Here are a few patterns to play with: vi → I → IV → I in F major; I → IV → I → V in F major; I → V → vi → I in F major. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.

Does These Words use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In F major: The hopscotch progression (V → vi → I → IV) shows up in the chorus at 0:48 and 0:58. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around.

What time signature is These Words in?

The transcription starts in 7/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:02 (4/4).

How is These Words structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:11) → pre-chorus (0:31) → chorus (0:46) → verse (1:06) → chorus (1:26) → bridge (2:05) → chorus (2:35) → outro (3:15).

How long is this version of These Words?

The transcribed version lasts 3:35. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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